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[TamSV]

Originally Posted by shiftin_gear98

I emailed the police officer, and have just had a reply.

Martin,

Mrs ?? has been interviewed and reported for the offence of careless driving. The file has been submitted with recommendation for a driver improvement course.
The process should take a couple of weeks and you will get some information from our collision reduction section regarding this.

Forward that on to the solicitors and 4D. It might just be enough to encourage 4D to get repairs underway in advance of the actual police report.

Nearly there...

[shiftin_gear98]

I did forward the extract to 4th D, they have just replied asking me to sent the actual email.
So that they can forward it on to the other party. Tam, There is no harm in doing this is there?

[TamSV]

No harm and probably a big benefit if it helps the TP insurer make a quick decision.

[shiftin_gear98]

Thanks, hitting send now.

[shiftin_gear98]

Well sent it to everyone involved. Fingers now crossed.

[Toooldtodie]

The driver improvement course is a full day and costs a couple of hundred quid to the driver I seem to remember and the date is non-negotiable.

Saying that, now consider all the aggro you've had to endure... life, fair, nah.

Going back to my accident I was hit from behind, he admitted liability at the scene and I had a witness. Maybe this is why it all happened so quickly, however he did try to contest liability once his insurers were involved.

I think as Orphic says, it can be a minefield.

Good luck mate

[shiftin_gear98]

Well it's two weeks since I emailed the Police reply to all and sundry.
Guess what......


Nothing, that's how far it's progressed, sweet FA.
Infact to make it worse, the solicitor's have just rung questioning if I am still being seen by the hospital.
I was last seen by the hospital 2 weeks after the crash. I told them this months ago.


I then asked them if there had been any news regarding the email I sent them on the 23rd.
"What email - there is nothing showing on your file" Holy ****ing Bat****...WHAT!


I sent it to the direct person handling my case.. I give up - ****ing useless.
Friday will be 3 months with no bike. Battery's probably fooked by now.


Only plus side is my brother in law has just got himself a new car, SO he is long term lending me his little 62 plate Suzuki Swift! Ok so it's got four wheels, but at least my wife won't be stranded any more. Picking it up at the weekend. Yes I can't understand his logic either, but I'm grateful.

[Toooldtodie]

P*ss take!
Get in touch with Minster Law and ask for someone competent to take over your claim. Tell them that your story and their handling of the case is currently all over the internet!
Bennett's name and reputation are also in the frame so they could be contacted and advised of this fact too.
More hassle for you I know but kick up an almighty fuss...
... after all it wasn't your fault and you deserve to be recompensed, end of.
You can quote me on this. "I would think twice about insuring my bike with Bennetts after the treatment you have received from their agents, despite having used their services in the past".

[TamSV]

That's disappointing. I had hoped the police email would have encouraged the third party to confirm liability.

The injury claim would rumble on a bit longer but the repairs could be moved on.

It seems possible they still haven't seen the email yet. Have you had any further contact from 4D?